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It's officially hurricane season, and preparing for extreme weather is an important step to keep safe. ☔️ People with Parkinson’s disease and their care partners should take these tips into consideration to ensure that all PD-related needs are accounted for when preparing for a hurricane or any other natural disaster: https://lnkd.in/g-JVArjg

Preparing for extreme weather is a burden for anyone in the path of a storm. ⛈️ People with Parkinson’s disease and their caregivers should take these tips into consideration to ensure that all PD-related needs are accounted for when preparing for a tornado, hurricane or any other natural disaster.

Teladoc Health offers free telehealth visits during certain emergencies, like Hurricane Idalia. It's a great service that allows individuals to consult with doctors remotely, ensuring access to medical care even during challenging situations. For information see attached article - its great to see companies stepping up to help in times of need! #telehealth #emergencyservices #hurricaneidalia

Preparedness means making sure everyone in the household is ready for a #hurricane 🌀 or other disaster, including children. Ensuring that the young kids in the household are prepared can help make your emergency response smoother. Here are some tips to help your child #BePrepared in the face of an imminent storm: 📋 Review your household #emergencyplan using language the children will understand. 📞 Go over your communications plan and ensure that your kids know what to do if you get separated. 🎯 Perform practice drills as a family so children know how to respond in different scenarios, including for shelter at home 🏡 and #evacuations 🗺️. 📚 Use the FEMA Ready.gov Kids Resource Library to familiarize your child with emergency planning and preparedness. Resources... ☑️ #FEMA Ready Kids: https://www.ready.gov/kids ☑️ Ready Kids Resource Library: https://lnkd.in/g8VzUK2g ☑️ American Red Cross How Families Can Prepare for Emergencies: https://lnkd.in/gS6gg3gR #Atlantichurricaneseason #hurricaneseason2023 #emergencymanagement #hurricaneseason #hurricanes #hurricanepreparedness #Atlantichurricanes #emergencypreparedness #2023hurricaneseason #childpreparedness #readykids #familypreparedness

Did you know that preparing for a #disaster falls under the umbrella of #publichealth? Today's #NationalPublicHealthWeek topic is #EmergencyPreparedness. Emergency preparedness can protect you and your loved ones. Have a #plan & #emergency supplies and practice what to do in a disaster. Consider how you can help local organizations support underserved communities, where disasters often worsen inequities. Learn about local and national resources and ways you can prepare here: https://ow.ly/zYia50QQAY4

Our hearts weigh heavy with sorrow for the lives lost and the countless others displaced by the devastating floods in the past week.The toll on communities is immeasurable, and our thoughts are with all affected families. In the wake of this crisis, safety precautions are crucial: 1. Seek higher ground to escape the floodwaters and potential dangers. 2. Exercise caution and avoid flooded areas to prevent accidents and contamination. 3. Prepare emergency kits with essential supplies like food, water, and first aid. 4. Stay vigilant and heed warning signs to protect yourself and your community. 5. Extend a helping hand to neighbors in need, fostering a spirit of community resilience. Let's rally together, offering compassion, assistance, and hope to those grappling with loss and displacement. Together, we can weather this storm and emerge stronger. #SupportForAll #FloodSafety #communityresilience #irentlist

Be safe while cleaning up after this week’s storms and tornadoes. Any wounds sustained during disaster cleanup should be taken seriously. If you receive a puncture wound or a wound contaminated with feces, soil, or saliva, have a doctor or health department determine whether a tetanus booster is necessary based on your individual records. Learn more about wound care after a natural disaster: https://lnkd.in/giZiVae8

Tornadoes often impact low-income areas where many homes are uninsured or under-insured and are traditionally marginalized populations. These areas also receive less media attention and, as a result, fewer resources for recovery. Learn how you can help: https://bit.ly/3JeCrAQ #disaster #tornado #CDP4Recovery

Hurricane season is officially here. If a hurricane is approaching and a state of emergency has been declared, restrictions will be lifted on medication refills to ensure our members can get refills for non-controlled maintenance medications (controlled substances include opioids and stimulants) at in-network pharmacies. We recommend you take these 7 steps to address your health care needs before a storm arrives. #GuideWell #health #Healthcare #Hurricane

Florida Blue wants to remind you that #HurricaneSeason is upon us. Make sure that you are prepped!! Check out this helpful link on how to make sure that you and your family are prepared!